Ghosts of apartheid haunt South Africa as compensation anger brews
Anti-apartheid activists like Mzolisi Dyasi feel let down after the sacrifices they made for democracy.
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Africa’s Energy Sovereignty Ignites: The $120bn Renewable Revolution for Self-Reliance
The dawn of Africa’s energy sovereignty is upon us, and the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) is poised to lead the charge. With fossil fuel investments in decline and global energy dynamics shifting, the AEB’s $120 billion plan represents more than just financing—it is a bold step toward economic liberation and sustainable development across the continent. … Read more
The African Mind Unleashed: Building a Meeting Place of Ideas
Africa’s intellectual awakening has arrived, and PowerAfrika emerges as the meeting place of the mind—a digital forge where transformation fuels African sovereignty. On March 17, 2025, TimesLIVE reported the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) groundbreaking decision to elevate isiXhosa as an official language, a bold stride toward decolonization. This is no mere headline; it’s a … Read more
Missing South African girl was wanted for her ‘eyes and skin’
Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.
Last-minute deal to protect African penguins from extinction
No-go fishing zones agreed to stop vessels catching sardines and anchovies around breeding grounds.
Nigeria and Kenya among nations running out of HIV drugs – WHO
The warning comes as Africa begins to feel the impact of a massive review into US aid by Trump.
UCT Shatters the Silence of Colonial Tongues
On March 17, 2025, the University of Cape Town (UCT) took a groundbreaking leap toward multilingualism and inclusivity, officially designating isiXhosa as one of its core languages alongside English and Afrikaans. As reported by TimesLIVE, this landmark decision, rooted in a revised language policy approved in December 2024, integrates African indigenous languages into teaching, learning, … Read more